Shore Top A.C. Billy Williams Memorial Match - Shore Top Reservoir

A nice ripple, slightly overcast and pleasant warm conditions was as good as it got for the 17 who fished. For reasons unknown the fish were definitely turned off and it was a real struggle to catch. 1st. Simon Stott 4-13-0, 2nd. John Kelly 3-7-0, 3rd. Les Collier 3-0-0, 4th. John Turton 2-9-0, 5th. Trevor Bevin 2-6-0, 6th Trevor Hayes 1-4-8

Great Lever A.C. Winter League Match - Leeds Liverpool Canal at Church. The bread punch lads continue to dominate although the second placed man caught 2lb Jackpike. 1st. Lawrence Clayton 3-8-0, 2nd. John Walker 3-5-0, 3rd. Leon Gleave 2-15-0, 4th. Joe Lawrence 2-9-0, Sections S. Hodgkiss 1-14-0 and M. Morris 1-12.

Lancashire Winter League Practice Match - Bridgewater canal at Dane Road It was not all bloodworm as the winner caught most of his fish (roach and Skimmers) on the breadpunch before switching to the red stuff. The fourth round of the winter league takes place on the Lancaster Canal at Preston next Sunday 1st. Carl Lowe (BAS Image) 9-9-0, 2nd. Mick Gadd (Ted Carter Southport) 9-1-0, 3rd. Helen Dagnall (Tri Cast Highfield), 4th. Ian Richie (Lostock Tackle Box) 5-6-3.

Bolton Rivers A.C. - Doe Hey Matches

Big skimmers are still being caught despite a lot of nuisance leaves. 24/10/01 1st Neville Gregory 10-6-0, 2nd. Alan Platt 7-2-0, 3rd. Dave Gregson 6-2-0 31/10/01 1st. Bob Fearnhead 7-12-0, 2nd. Rowland Stansfield 5-8-0, 3rd. Marvin Hyde 4-13-0 17 fished the open match last Sunday and again it was skimmers on the bread that proved the winning method. Another open takes place on Sunday ring Bob on 0161 799 4242. 1st. Marvin Hyde 5-3-0, Joint 2nd Tony Mayoh and Glynn Wray 4-9-0, Sections Andy Gerrard 3-15-0 and Paul Johnson 3-14-0